Obituaries
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Comedian and musician THOMAS KAMAKI "JIGS" LESLIE, a headliner at the old Queen's Surf Barefoot Bar who later worked for Tihati Productions, died Tuesday. He was 75. See story.
JOSEPH MATHIAS AKANA SR., 89, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 6, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A retired refuse collector for the City and County of Honolulu. Survived by wife, Mary Jane; children, Mary Jane Balubar, Michael Akana, Roselani Hemphill and Joseph Akana Jr.; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 13 stepgreat-grandchildren; four stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 12:30 p.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Aloha attire.
TETSUO AOKI, 91, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 9, 2003. Born in Pulehu, Maui. Retired tractor operator. Survived by sons, Roland and Dennis; daughters, Gail Terada and Janice; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Makawao Hongwanji Mission; service 4:30 p.m.; reception to follow at the church hall. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
CHARLES EDWARD BROAD JR., 45, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Nov. 4, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A construction laborer. Survived by brothers, George Leuchtenburg and Vernon Broad; sisters, Terry Keawe, Juanita Groves, Edith Fox, Marie Broad and Cathy Broad-Tripp. Private service to be held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
ANTONIO BATARA CADAY SR., 82, of Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i, died Nov. 11, 2003. Born in the Philippines. Journeyman for Lihu'e Plantation. Survived by wife, Crispina; sons, Antonio Jr. and Virgil; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Lihu'e Cemetery.Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
NATHAN LEILANI CARTER, 91, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Nov. 10, 2003. Born in Hilo. Retired cargo checker/supervisor for HT&T at the Hilo wharf. Security guard at the Bank of Hawaii Kaiko'o Branch. Survived by wife, Grace; sons, Alex, David and Morty; sister, Genevieve Suder; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 12:15 p.m.; scattering of ashes at sea to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
MARY CASTILLO, 79, of 'Omao, Kaua'i, died Nov. 10, 2003. Born in Kekaha, Kaua'i. A clerk. Survived by daughter, Melissa Scalph; son, John Jr.; stepdaughter, Charmaine Archer; brother, Richard Eugene; sisters, Angel Tingle and Nora Fujita; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren. Service 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at St. Theresa's Church in Kekaha; inurnment to follow at Kekaha Public Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
LIKO COLBURN-GALISA, infant son of Burgunday Galisa and Jamal Galisa, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 8, 2003. Born in Kailua. Also survived by grandparents, Dennis Galisa, Susan Vizcarra and Kealii Colburn. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
ALFONSO "AL" BARCELONA GALINATO SR., 90, of Wai'anae, died Nov. 4, 2003. Born in Banaoang Santa, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired from Harry Yanagihara Construction Company. Survived by wife, Ascension; son, Alfonso Jr.; daughters, Andrea Absher, Gail Bright, Marina Baxter, Frances Llego, Harriet Grace and Shandrie Cooke; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Marina Parel. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
VESTER GROSS, 55, of Honolulu, died Nov. 7, 2003. Born in Texas. Security officer for Dellew Corporation. Survived by wife, Aracely; daughter, Vonda Pipkin; sons, Vester Jr., Alfie, Vester Leon, Daniel and Mark; sisters, Willie Mae Curry, Ethel Jean Evans, Geneva Evans and Lena; brother, Robert; five grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. tomorrow at Moanalua Community Church; service 7 p.m.; burial at a later date in Dallas, Texas. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
EUGENE ANTHONY HESPEN, 79, of Honolulu, died Nov. 10, 2003. Born in St. Louis, Mo. Retired packaging engineer. Survived by wife, Mary; daughters, Christine Koenigseker and Carol Wells; grandchild; brother, Edward. Service pending. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
TAKASHI "BLACKIE" HIRANO, 77, of Kealakekua, Hawai'i, died Nov. 12, 2003. Born in Kealakekua. A supervisor retired from Sunset Coffee Shop, and landscaper with Kona Nursery; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Shizue; son, Curtis; daughter, Joy; two grandsons; brother, Tsuneo; sisters, Mabel Fukumoto and Alice Deguchi. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. tomorrow at Kona Hongwanji Mission; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
RICHARD KENSOKU ITAMURA, 87, of Wailuku, Maui, died Nov. 7, 2003. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. A machinist retired from Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company. Survived by sons, Leslie and Warren; daughter, Ivy Chan; four grandchildren. Visitation 1 p.m. Sunday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 2 p.m.; reception to follow.
JAMES CLIFTON JIM, 49, of 'Ewa Beach, died Nov. 7, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by father, Clifford; sisters, Debra Householder, Caroline Paaluhi, Bobbie Kelii and Toni Respicio; brothers, Clifford Jr., Stanley and Matt; stepbrothers, Leroy Sajulga and Cajelen Sajulga Jr.; stepsisters, Lorna Lenord, Delilah Drane, Linda Preuc and Wanda Sagulga. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.
HIROSHI KENNETH KADOMOTO, 64, of Kapolei, died Oct. 30, 2003. Survived by mother, Alyce Kuwaki; brothers, Carl and Harry; sisters, Shirley and Sandra; stepbrother, Bobby Kuwaki; stepsister, Mary Shimomaye. Private service to be held in California. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
MASAYUKI "MARSH" KOJIMA, 77, of Honolulu, died Oct. 29, 2003. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired owner and sign maker for Sign Fabricators Hawaii. Survived by wife, Mildred; sons, Clifford, Randal and Alan; daughters, Leslie Hirata and Lori Kogachi; eight grandchildren; brother, Richard; sisters, Mitsue Kanada, Leatrice Yoshizawa, Clara Morikawa, Jean Fukumoto and Betsy Tadaki. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
MABEL PYO LEE, 84, of Wahiawa, died Nov. 1, 2003. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Former federal civil service employee and member of Wahiawa United Church of Christ. Survived by husband, Jonah; daughter, Sandra Nakamura; granddaughter, Cheryl Ann Lee; sisters, Helen Park and Dora Fairchild. Visitation 5:45 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.
RONALD DEAN LOWREY, 34, died Nov. 1, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Charity; sons, Joseph Collazo, Calvin Collazo, Richard Collazo and Ronald Lowery Jr.; mother, Carolyn Collazo; brother, Joseph Collazo; sister, Cherell Collazo. Private service. Condolences to Charity Lowery c/o Leeward Funeral Home, 849 4th St., Pearl City, HI 96782.
ISILELI POSOA MANUPULE, 43, of Waipahu, died Nov. 7, 2003. Born in Tonga. Owner of Moni Masonry. Survived by wife, Alisi; sons, Aloi and Taufui; daughters, Jasmin, Amelia, Elizabeth and Viola; sisters, Mele Manupule, Maile Finau and Paea Maile; brothers, Sione Manupule, Paula Manupule, Holika Manupule and Alani Sekona. All night vigil from 5 p.m. Monday at the family residence, 94-125 Pahu St. No.16. Mass 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial to be in Auckland, N.Z. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
RAYMOND "MAC" KANOEAU McCABE, 79, of Honolulu, died Nov. 10, 2003. Born in He'eia. Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard rigger (Shop 72), and tour bus driver with Henry Yim Tours, Mackenzie Tours, and retired from Grayline Tours. Survived by wife, Lillian "Lilinoe"; daughters, Cherylene Lopez, Raynette, DonnaLynn Gomes, Delphine Duque, Sarah Kaina, Marlene Kamaunu and Cloann Fuertes; 40 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the mortuary; service 12:30 p.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
CLARENCE FRANCIS NEVES, 87, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 11, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Foremost Dairies. Survived by wife, Mary; son, Donovan; daughter, Patricia Cabrinha; a grandson; brothers, William, Vernon and Norman; sisters, Bernice Moreira, Ruth Medeiros and Vickie Mullen. Visitation 8:45 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Kane'ohe; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
GUYLAN "G-BONZ" "LITTLE GUY" NUUHIWA, 26, of 'Aiea, died Nov. 1, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A 1995 'Aiea High School graduate employed at Kaneohe Yacht Club. Survived by mother, Cheryl; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Nuuhiwa; paternal grandmother, Georgia Gland. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Burial 9 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
TAKASHI "PAUL" ODA, 91, of Holualoa, Hawai'i, died Nov. 12, 2003. Born in Onomea, Hawai'i. Owner of Paul's Place. Survived by wife, Ethel; sons, Terry, Melvin and Roy Teramoto, and Cyrus; daughter, Laraine; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; half sisters, Yoshie Nakano and Fujie Matsunaka; half brother, Clifford Nakatani. Family visitation 3 p.m. Monday at Daifukuji Soto Mission; public visitation 4 p.m.; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
OWEN WESLEY OZAKI, 58, of Nu'uanu, died Nov. 1, 2003. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Survived by son, Wesley; daughter, Dawn Poulson; mother, Fumiko Ozaki; brother, Lawrence Ozaki; companion, Noe Noe Tom; a grandchild. Visitation from 5:30 p.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Private burial to be held at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
ROBERT F. PEKALA, 67, of Woodbridge, Va., formerly of Honolulu, died Oct. 17, 2003. Born in Webster, Mass. Retired U.S. Marine Corps gunnery sergeant. Survived by sister, Eleanor "Ellie"; and aunt, Stasia McGuire. Service held; burial at Arlington National Cemetery. No flowers. Donations to Northern Virginia Hospice (www.thehospices.org); American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org); U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots or charity of one's choice.
RICHARD FRANCIS SCHAEFER, 63, of Honolulu, died Nov. 10, 2003. Born in Wisconsin. Mizuno USA golf sales representative. Survived by sons, Richard Jr., Tom and John; granddaughter, Amberlee; sister, Kathy Seamandal. Service noon tomorrow at Outrigger Canoe Club. No flowers. Casual attire. Donations to American Cancer society. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.
BERT RAYMOND SKORCZ, 87, of Captain Cook, Kona, Hawai'i, died Nov. 2, 2003. Born in Chicago, Ill. A self-employed cabinet maker. Survived by son, Jeffrey; daughters, Gayle Roberts, Christine Calaba, Kimberly Heidrick and Kerry Colunga; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service at a later date. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
MABEL AKI SOUZA, 81, of Honolulu, died Oct. 28, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Edmund "Butchie" Wong, Bertram "Chunkie" Wong, Manuel "Manny" Souza and Roland Souza; daughters, Jacqueline "Jackie" Shirai and Doreen Souza; sister, Beatrice Kealoha; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation from 9 a.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; prayer service 10:45 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.
KIYOJU NAKAMITSU TACHIKAWA, 98, of Puhi, Kaua'i, died Nov. 5, 2003. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Edward, Lawrence and Robert; daughter, Betty Steiger; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
SHIO KIMOTO TAKAKURA, 96, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Kahului, Maui, died Oct. 25, 2003. Born in Pu'unene, Hawai'i. Survived by daughters, Teruko Smith and Jean Tanaka; son, James; brother, Isao Kimoto; sister, Harue Kimoto; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
JAYDEN JOSEPH KAWIKA TAVARES, 2, of Mililani, died Nov. 1, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Holly Tavares and Brian Dade; grandparents, David and Estella Tavares, Lori Dade and Mark Marcos; great-grandparents, Phyllis and Donn Dade, Bernard and Mary Marcos, Ropena "Ruth" Castellano, Frank Tavares and Agnes Souza. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.
TSUGO USHIJIMA, 86, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 4, 2003. Born in Ninole, Hawai'i. Retired superintendent for Hawaiian Dredging Co. Survived by sons, Bruce and Duane; brothers, Mitsuo, Yoshi, Uichi and Jensen; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
TAKE UYEHARA, 99, of Honolulu, died Nov. 5, 2003. Born in Okinawa, Japan. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Eddie and Morishin; daughters, Kikue Akamina, Fujie Shimabukuro, Ella Kaneshiro and Susan Uyehara; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Aki Akamine. Service 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
